For those of you who have never tried Cincinnati Chili, the ingredients and serving style may seem a little odd. Don’t let that stop you from trying this recipe! You will love it, I promise! There are a few ways to eat this…a 3 way is pasta covered in chili and cheese, a 4 way has all of those plus chopped onions, and a 5 way has all THAT plus beans. Another great way to serve this is as a ‘Coney’ which is a hotdog covered with chili and cheese. Add whichever toppings you and your family prefer. We make the full batch and have enough to feed 4 and freeze half for another day.
Saute ground beef in large pot with lid until cooked. Drain and rinse if necessary. Add all remaining ingredients and stir. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook over low heat 2 or 3 hours. Keep an eye on the liquid level. This should not be soupy but thick. Take the cover off if you need to thicken it up a little. Remove bay leaves when done!
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Sounds so good. Now I want chili 🙂
I always thought it was strange that people eat chili with pasta in it. But I have had Cincinnati Chili. We have a restaurant that is Cincinnati Chili based. It is nice change….
Cocoa? I wouldn’t have thought of that as a chili ingredient. Sounds yummy.
Cheryl